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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.04, 8,028.18 and 2,274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.04, 8,028.18 and 2,274.36 is: 3,410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.04 : 8,028.18 = 2,274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.04/8,028.18 = 2,274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.04x = 8,028.18 × 2,274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.04x = 18,258,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,258,971.46/5,354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.32

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